Whether you need a new roof on your existing home or are re-roofing to include an addition to your property, S.H ROOFING is the team to trust in Loves Park, IL. Our dedicated, professional roofers are on hand to provide you with quality residential re-roofing services.

We highly recommend that your flat roofs have torch-on roofing. Torch-on roofing consists of applying layers of SBS modified bitumen membrane to your roof.

A green roof or a living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane. It may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems.

Proper attic ventilation systems allow a continual flow of outside air through the attic, protecting the efficiency of the insulation and helping to lower temperatures in the living space.It consists of a balance between air intake (at your eaves or soffits) and air exhaust (at or near your roof ridge).

Metal flashing should be provided with expansion joints on long runs to prevent deformation of the metal sheets due to expansion and contraction, and should not stain or be stained by adjacent materials or react chemically with them.Chimney flashing is one of the most important details of a successful residential roof system.

Skylights are a popular option for bringing natural light into a home. Even a single skylight can transform a room, adding 30% more light than a window.Rotted roof decking cannot be repaired -- it must be replaced. Roof decking sits beneath the shingles used to protect the house from the weather.

• How do I know when it is time to re-roof my home?
  It is usually time to re-roof your home when your shingles are brittle, puffy, cracking, the corners are curled up and you have rusty valleys. Any one of five is a sign you need to re-roof.




• When do I need new flashing?
  New flashing needs to be applied when leaking, rusting, and rotting is noticeable.




• When do I need to replace metal drip edging trim flashing?
  Metal drip edging trim flashing needs to be replaced when fascia board and soffit has water stains or is rotting.




• How will I be able to indicate there are problems with my roof ventilation?

  Roofing ventilation is important to the cooling of your home. If your home is constantly hot causing the thermostat to flick off and on, then it is time to check your roofing ventilation.




• How will I know if I have a problem on a flat roof?
  Obvious indications of flat roof problems are cracking of surface, blistering, gravel guard and roof separation at the connecting joints.




• Will I be able to identify decking problems?
  Yes. Decking should be repaired when there is recognizable sagging or sinking.




• What should I look for when choosing a contractor to work on my home?
  Check their record with the Better Business Bureau and ask for proof of insurance before allowing any contractor to begin work on your home.